spouted

Definition of spoutednext
past tense of spout

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of spouted There are two areas in my garden where fern asparagus has been growing for more than four decades, having first spouted from seeds that had been deposited, no doubt, by birds. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 21 Feb. 2026 Being true to those principles matters more than refuting a talking point from any pundit or any bulletin-board material spouted by any rival. Michael-Shawn Dugar, New York Times, 26 Jan. 2026 Kirk often spouted toxic right-wing rhetoric, including anti-gay and Islamophobic views, as well as antisemitic conspiracy theories. Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 2026 Management claimed that the refund was already being processed when the customer became verbally aggressive and then the situation escalated when the customer allegedly spouted explicit death threats at the employee. Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 13 Jan. 2026 One time that Sanford spouted off about his grievances against the church was at a wedding 13 years ago, one of the friends said. Greg Norman, FOXNews.com, 1 Oct. 2025 The other 41% of the posts spouted antisemitic abuse, such as dehumanization of Jewish people or attacks on their character. Hadas Gold, CNN Money, 29 Sep. 2025 Fireworks spouted directly beyond the stage where the president and others spoke, which had online critics questioning the need for them. Preston Fore, Fortune, 23 Sep. 2025 Hot disputes between nations over cross-border water have lately spouted like geysers. The Christian Science Monitor, Christian Science Monitor, 2 May 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for spouted
Verb
  • As the train pulled out of Istanbul’s Bakırköy Station in the general direction of Paris, our cabin steward Eduardo poured the first of what would be many glasses of Champagne over the next six days.
    Rebekah Peppler, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 May 2026
  • Many other pledges have poured in from philanthropists and corporate America, potentially expanding the program’s reach.
    Daniel de Visé, USA Today, 10 May 2026
Verb
  • Isaac Hayden huffed and puffed but received little support from Blackpool’s Karoy Anderson.
    Jack Lang, New York Times, 31 Mar. 2026
  • On one of the machines a Cluely employee panted and huffed in the dark.
    Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
Verb
  • The slain hikers were among 20 who set out to ascend the 1,355-meter (4,445-foot) volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 10 kilometers (6 miles) into the air.
    ABC News, ABC News, 9 May 2026
  • The dead were among 20 hikers who set out to ascend the 4,445-foot volcano in defiance of safety restrictions and became stranded when Dukono erupted early Friday, spewing a thick ash column that rose about 6 miles into the air.
    Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2026
Verb
  • Later, the Moon squares Mars in Aries, which can make reactions feel rushed.
    Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 7 May 2026
  • As Vietnamese refugees arrived in large numbers in the United States, publishers rushed to release a slew of books to help children understand and accept their new neighbors.
    H.M.A. Leow, JSTOR Daily, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Umpires gathered in the aftermath, and Valdez was ejected.
    Cody Stavenhagen, New York Times, 6 May 2026
  • Valdez, who was ejected, said through an interpreter that his actions weren’t intentional.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 6 May 2026
Verb
  • The debate will broadcast live from the Julia Morgan Ballroom in San Francisco, and air on CBS News stations in San Francisco (KPIX), Sacramento (KOVR) and Los Angeles (KCBS/KCAL), and streamed on the stations' digital platforms.
    Carlos E. Castañeda, CBS News, 8 May 2026
  • As previously announced, the Golden Globes will air live on Sunday, January 10, on CBS and streamed on Paramount+.
    Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 7 May 2026
Verb
  • Austria, a European Union member with a policy of military neutrality, was initially hesitant to take such action but has recently expelled more Russian diplomats.
    ABC News, ABC News, 4 May 2026
  • In response to the incident, Russian intelligence officers were expelled from the United Kingdom and then from many other western countries.
    Nick Tabor, Encyclopedia Britannica, 29 Apr. 2026
Verb
  • Soviet authorities did not immediately reveal the scope of what became known as the world’s worst nuclear disaster, which spewed a cloud of radiation over Ukraine and Belarus and caused alarm across Europe.
    Hanna Arhirova, Los Angeles Times, 25 Apr. 2026
  • Soviet authorities did not immediately reveal the scope of what became known as the world's worst nuclear disaster, which spewed a cloud of radiation over what is now Ukraine and Belarus, and caused alarm across Europe.
    ABC News, ABC News, 24 Apr. 2026

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“Spouted.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/spouted. Accessed 12 May. 2026.

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